NYPD Drones Track 7 Sharks as Rockaway Closures Nearly Double
NYPD deployed drones to track shark activity off New York beaches, supporting beach safety operations as closures increased significantly during the 2026 season.
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Grounded Dreams: Lockspeiser LDA-01 – How A Modular Cargo Pioneer Lost Its Wings
The Lockspeiser LDA-01, an experimental modular cargo aircraft designed for remote areas, achieved successful test flights but never entered production due to insufficient funding.
Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Partner for Medical Air Logistics Study
Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki are collaborating to study emergency medical logistics using electric vertical takeoff aircraft in India, aiming to reduce delivery times by avoiding urban traffic congestion.
FAA Deputy Administrator Departure Highlights Leadership Turnover During Critical Aviation Reforms
The FAA's Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau is departing the agency amid ongoing leadership changes while the organization works on safety improvements and drone integration policies.
AviatorPro and Liberty University Partner on New Aviation Maintenance Training Platform
AviatorPro and Liberty University have launched a new FAA Part 147-certified aviation maintenance technician training program, expanding aircraft maintenance workforce development.
Wisk, NASA Test Single Ground Operator for Three Autonomous Aircraft
Wisk and NASA conducted a simulation test to evaluate whether a single ground operator could safely manage three autonomous aircraft simultaneously on realistic IFR flight paths in the Bay Area, advancing urban air mobility operational concepts.
Watch SpaceX's Starship land at sea in these stunning new videos
SpaceX captured drone and buoy camera footage of its Starship upper stage completing a soft ocean landing during the vehicle's 13th test flight in July.
EagleNXT Reintroduces MicaSense RedEdge-MX Multispectral Sensor
AgEagle Aerial Systems reintroduced the MicaSense RedEdge-MX multispectral sensor with hardware upgrades and improved light-sensing capabilities, targeting agricultural applications including crop health monitoring and fungicide research.
First UK Built Britten-Norman Islander in Nearly 60 Years Rolls Off Production Line
Britten-Norman has returned Islanding aircraft production to its UK facility at Bembridge after decades of manufacturing in Romania, with the first domestically-built Islander since 1968 completing its production run.
ASA Releases 2027 FAR/AIM Series
Aviation Supplies and Academics has published the 2027 FAR/AIM Series, providing updated Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual resources for pilots, crews, and maintenance technicians.
BC Aviation Museum to Host Open House Featuring Snowbirds, Military Aircraft, and Aviation Displays
The BC Aviation Museum will host an open house on August 2-3 featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, visiting military aircraft, and warbird displays.
5 Things Passengers Don't Realize Airlines Sacrifice To Operate 18+ Hour Nonstop Flights
Airlines operating ultra-long-haul flights exceeding 18 hours must make operational concessions to manage fatigue, range, and operational constraints.
Artemis moonsuits take a dive | Space photo of the day for July 31, 2026
NASA is developing astronaut training programs using its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to prepare crews for lunar surface operations during the Artemis mission.
FAA Deputy Administrator Rocheleau Returning to NBAA
FAA Deputy Administrator Rocheleau is leaving the agency to return to the National Business Aviation Association as chief operating officer.
Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
WestJet faces a potential strike by its workforce, with implications for airline operations and passenger travel plans.
Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
An accident investigation found that a commuter aircraft crash in Alaska that killed 10 people involved overweight operations and inadequate regulatory oversight by the operator.
Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 Completes Final Test Flight
Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has completed its final test flight as the manufacturer progresses toward certification expected this year.
A quick look at recent airline labour disputes
Canadian airlines including Air Canada have experienced multiple labour strikes over the past three years, reflecting broader industry labour tensions.
Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike
Canadian government could intervene in a potential WestJet strike through mediation or legislative action to protect aviation services.
Deadline nears on WestJet flight attendants strike threat
WestJet and its flight attendants union approach a strike deadline as contract negotiations continue without resolution.
The Top 5 Largest US Navy Supercarriers By Active Aircraft Capacity
Article examines the five largest US Navy supercarriers ranked by aircraft capacity, with USS Gerald R. Ford leading as the most advanced carrier with enhanced airpower capabilities.
Inside the effort to show Congress what war in space looks like
The Space Force Association's National Spacepower Center is developing an unclassified facility to demonstrate space warfare threats and satellite vulnerabilities to Congressional lawmakers.
BA Bets On Premium Seats In Short-Haul Fare War Amid 3% IAG Capacity Cut
British Airways is focusing on premium short-haul seating to compete in fare wars as parent company IAG reduces capacity by 3%, with positive yield results in the second quarter.
In 2031, a JAXA capsule is due to land in the Australian desert carrying more than ten grams of dust collected from Phobos. Mixed into that dust may be fragments blasted off ancient Mars—material that could preserve organic chemistry, or perhaps even traces of hypothetical Martian life from billions of years ago.
JAXA's Martian Moons eXploration mission is scheduled to return samples collected from Phobos to Earth in 2031, potentially containing material from Mars that could reveal evidence of ancient microbial life.
Space Force picks 15 companies for $981 million training range contract
The U.S. Space Force awarded a $981 million contract to 15 companies to develop satellites, sensors, and systems for enhanced military space training exercises.
Airbus flies second prototype of France’s future helicopter
Airbus successfully flew the second prototype of France's next-generation military helicopter, marking progress in development of the country's future combat rotorcraft.
UAE defense giant shows off new strike capability for Mirage 2000
UAE defense contractor EDGE Group demonstrates modernization upgrades for aging French Mirage 2000 fighter jets, equipping them with contemporary guided weapons systems to extend operational capability.
Mid-Air Collision Fatal For Ag Pilot
An agricultural pilot was killed in a mid-air collision at low altitude while en route to an aerial application mission; investigators determined both pilots failed to see and avoid each other.
DoorDash becomes certified drone airline, signaling delivery’s next chapter
DoorDash has obtained federal certification as a drone airline, marking a significant step toward operational deployment of drone delivery services beyond experimental pilot phases.
Ocean County's DJI M300 Dropped a Rescue Tube Into a Rip Current, and the FCC Wants That Drone Class Off the Shelf
A DJI M300 drone successfully assisted in a beach rescue by delivering a rescue tube to swimmers in a rip current, though the FCC is considering removing this drone class from the market.